Defeating the Evil Emperor Zurg and becoming a Galactic Hero on Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin at The Magic Kingdom takes years of training and discipline for toys, but can be done in the span of around four minutes by humans.

New recruits listen up! Here are the tips and training info to help you quickly move through the ranks. [Read more...]

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The cast of Nickelodeon’s hit television series, Victorious, will make a special appearance at Universal Orlando on June 9, 2012. The entire cast, including Victoria Justice, who plays the show’s main character, Tori Vega, will be on hand. [Read more...]

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By Andy Guinigundo

Paris, France – Yes, it was in April 1992, 20 years ago, that Disneyland Paris opened as “Euro Disney Resort”. The name was changed to Disneyland Paris Resort in 1994. [Read more...]

Click here to continue reading Out of the Loop: Disneyland Paris’ 20th Anniversary Disney Dreams show impresses…

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The famous pair of fertility statues are getting an extended stay at Ripley’s Orlando Odditorium. These statues were acquired from the Ivory Coast of West Africa in 1993 and placed in the lobby of Ripley Entertainment’s corporate headquarters in Orlando. Within just a few months, 13 women, including staffers and office visitors, were pregnant. [Read more...]

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By Jane Dunkelberger

I was recently given the chance to join a group of bloggers to test drive various Chevys for the day while touring historical Winter Park and Orlando. We visited some attractions that most tourists may not know about. [Read more...]

Click here to continue reading Cruzing the Orlando area for other types of attractions…

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Join the fiesta at SeaWorld on Saturdays and Busch Gardens on Sundays from April 14 through May 6, 2012. Viva la Música brings together award-winning Latin artists, authentic arts and crafts and Latin cuisine. [Read more...]

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By Kevin Yee

By popular demand, Photo Finds is back in its original form. Watch for the weekly News in the Queue segment later this week.

This week in Photo Finds we capture images of the newest Fantasyland construction [Read more...]

Click here to continue reading Photo Finds — Fantasyland, Old Key West cruise, Typhoon Lagoon and more — April 9, 2012…

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On Sept. 7 and 8, 2012, Rock the Universe will be back at Universal Studios in Orlando. Rock the Universe one of Florida’s biggest Christian music festivals with some of the best bands in Christian rock. [Read more...]

Click here to continue reading Universal Orlando announces 2012 Rock the Universe line-up…

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Star Wars Weekends will return to Disney’s Hollywood Studios from May 18 through June 10, 2012. The hosts from last year will return – James Arnold Taylor (voice of Obi-Wan Kenobi - Star Wars: The Clone Wars) and Ashley Eckstein (voice of Ahsoka Tano - Star Wars: The Clone Wars) will be the celebrity hosts. The celebrities and some daily activities have been announced. [Read more...]

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Ascendio and their “Night of a Thousand Wizards” are returning to Universal Orlando Resort this July 12 through 15, 2012. Ascendio, dubbed as Infinitus in 2010, is a Harry Potter conference (or convention), and features presentations, music, meet-ups and social events. Their Night of a Thousand Wizards 2 is an exclusive after-hours event at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. [Read more...]

Click here to continue reading Harry Potter conference returning to Orlando this July — Tickets available for private Wizard World party…

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Old Town is celebrating the men and women who dedicate their lives each day to protecting and saving others in a day-long park-wide festival. “American Hero Fest” will be held on April 29, 2012 to honor armed forces personnel, police, fire department and emergency services workers. [Read more...]

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By Jane Dunkelberger

The 38th Annual Sun ‘n Fun expo took place last week at the Lakeland Linder Regional Airport. The annual event is sort of like a spring break festival and air show for pilots and airplane enthousists. [Read more...]

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Disney’s D23 fan club will hold “Destination D: 75 Years of Disney Animated Features” at the Disneyland Resort on Aug. 11 and 12, 2012. The two-day event features concerts, screenings and special guests celebrating decades of Disney films and characters.  [Read more...]

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Disney’s PhotoPass service is offering a new product for guests at the Walt Disney World Resort, PhotoPass+. With Disney’s PhotoPass+ you can have all your Disney’s PhotoPass Photographer photos plus select attraction photos and dining print packages all for one price. [Read more...]

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The Disneyland Resort has just released a very cool video which is an homage to the classic Goofy “Art of” and “How To” shorts. Only this one stars the live action Goofy as he presents his version of “The Art of Vacationing”. [Read more...]

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The 9th Annual Celebration Exotic Car Festival is back for 2012 from April 12 through 15. The four day event, which benefits children’s charities, invites participates and spectators to see some of the world’s most exotic cars, sample foods from renowned celebrity chefs, and mingle among Hollywood actors. [Read more...]

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After a long refurbishment, The Emporium has now reopened and is better than ever with an all new design, merchandise and more. Check out the brand new vibrant sign above the entrance above.  [Read more...]

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New artwork has been released showing off an updated exterior for Splitsville, currently under construction in Downtown Disney Westside. Splitsville will feature bowling, billiards, dining and more when it opens this fall.  [Read more...]

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It’s less than two months until the Legoland Water Park opens and the attraction is getting its middle name – water! More than a half a million gallons of H20 were pumped into the Lego Wave Pool by a friend of the Lego City Volunteer Fire Department. [Read more...]

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Fantasy of Flight is introducing a new tour where guests climb aboard an open air trolley called the “Orlampa Express”. Passengers will learn about Florida’s golden fruit, glittering waters, pioneer heritage, and priceless ecology. It takes place all outdoors amidst an abundance of citrus groves. [Read more...]

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